Niigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine | Flowers Blooming Among the Lotus Leaves

2026July 2026JulyNiigata PrefectureNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrineblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus
新潟総鎮守 白山神社で蓮の葉の間から少しだけ見える蓮の花

この写真は、新潟総鎮守 白山神社で、葉っぱと葉っぱの間にある蓮の花が少しだけ見える様子を撮影したものです。大きな蓮の葉の隙間からのぞく花の姿が印象的で、蓮池の奥行きと静かな美しさを感じられる一枚です。

Date & TimeJuly 4, 2026
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine
Address1-1 Ichibanbori-dori-cho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/2000s
ISO200
Shooting route on the same dayNiigata’s Principal Shrine: Hakusan Shrine →directional marker or indicatorYorii Beach (Niigata) →directional marker or indicatorWithin Niigata Prefecture →directional marker or indicatorFukushima Lake →directional marker or indicatorNiigata Prefectural Botanical Garden →directional marker or indicatorEchigo Hills National Park →directional marker or indicatorHydrangea Park (Tokamachi City)

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